IRIS isn’t necessarily a must see experience for everyone, if you’re not a fan of Justice already it offers little in the way of entertainment, but if you are a fan this is a can’t miss experience. They use this increased production value to draw viewers into the lush visuals, keeping their eyes off their phones and their ears plugged into the music. On top of the reflective stage, the movement of the stage lights and panels are far beyond what most bands would be able to do in the less controlled environment of a live show. It’s moments like these that make the movie feel like more than an indulgence.īeyond the visuals, they take full advantage of the soundstage setting to craft a unique experience. In particular, there is a moment about three quarters through the film where blue stage lights spin wildly, casting rays of cerulean that instantly bring the stage to life as they flutter about. Admittedly you’re apt to give those over very quickly given the absolute spectacle. This film asks very little of you as a viewer aside from your eyeballs. This does help to restore a bit of the space opera feel, which is further enhanced by interstitial moments where it cuts to stars, planets, and streaking comets. The note about the reflective floor becomes important as you watch the symmetry of the lights and stage design create landscapes deeply reminiscent of scenes from 2001: A Space Odyssey. The film consists of Justice playing a firework worthy set on a soundstage with a reflective floor. Once you’ve come to terms with the fact that you aren’t getting a narrative film, what you are left with is an absolute joy. In truth it’s more of a concert film minus the people, it would be tough to call it a visual album in the vein of Lemonade or Bash Brothers (watch Bash Brothers on Netflix by the way) because it’s not tied to a single album, but instead a selection of favorites from years past. As for the movie itself – calling it a space opera might be more on the generous side, since that typically requires some form of narrative, which this film lacks entirely.
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